KOCHI: High Court strongly criticizes the delay in salary distribution of KSRTC employees. High Court directed to pay at least last month's salary. The court asked what is the government's stand on the issue of salary distribution.

The employees can truly celebrate Onam only after the August salary is received. Last year too, the court had ordered to pay salary for Onam, but the government appealed against the order instead. It was decided to pay the salary in cash and coupons later. The court asked why the court always had to remind the government to pay the salary.

The court asked what decision was taken by the high committee meeting to pay salaries in KSRTC. Did the three ministers hold a meeting to say that they will not pay? Why is the government unable to pay? The salary should be paid in cash. Coupon distribution will not be allowed. The case was adjourned to 24th of this month.